Wachau Porcelain Tour A sparkling carriage ride through the vineyards
An extraordinary, discreet carriage tour for 2 with fresh sandwiches & a bottle of sparkling wine
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lime blossom, green apple, chalk mineral, herbs
Palate: citrus, pear, fresh mineral, light spice
Light Riesling Federspiel from the Forstreiter estate at Hollenburg; lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness for easy enjoyment.
What it pairs with
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Fried fish with lemon
Light body and bright acidity suit fried fish dishes. -
Spring rolls
The wine's crisp freshness and light body suit light Asian-inspired snacks. -
Pickled vegetables
Acidity and mineral freshness echo the vinegar tang of pickled vegetables.
How to serve Riesling Federspiel Wachau
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fried fish with lemon, Spring rolls, Pickled vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Federspiel Riesling is Forstreiter's everyday white; the estate's consistent weekday opening makes it one of the most accessible sources of Wachau Riesling in the region.
- 1992: Federspiel Riesling first bottled by Forstreiter
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Forstreiter · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel Wachau
What does Riesling Federspiel Wachau taste like?
On the nose, lime blossom, green apple, chalk mineral, herbs. On the palate, citrus, pear, fresh mineral, light spice. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a refreshing and mineral finish. Light Riesling Federspiel from the Forstreiter estate at Hollenburg; lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness for easy enjoyment.
When should I drink Riesling Federspiel Wachau?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Federspiel Wachau?
Fried fish with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Spring rolls and Pickled vegetables. Light body and bright acidity suit fried fish dishes.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel Wachau?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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